ABOUT US.
At Kin+Sugi, Shelby and Melinda unite their backgrounds in Skin, Cosmetic Tattooing and Realism Tattooing to revolutionise the field of Medical Tattooing.
Driven by a shared passion for excellence, they recognized a significant gap in the standards of tattooing within the medical industry - often damaging skin, creating infection, and being poorly executed.
Together, they committed to setting a new benchmark by providing top-quality training and education through Australia’s first Medical Tattoo Academy.
Their mission is to elevate the skill, detail, and understanding in the industry, ensuring that techniques such as Areola, Scalp Micro-pigmentation, and Scar & Stretch Mark treatments are performed to the highest standards.
EDUCATION.
Shelby is an Australian trainer and expert in cosmetic and medical tattooing, with a focus on natural-looking areola tattooing, facelift & self-harm scar camouflage, as well as stretch mark tattooing.
Based in Australia, she completed her first cosmetic tattooing certificate in 2013 and has since advanced her skills through over 20 courses, both nationally and internationally, establishing herself as a leader in the industry.
Shelby’s vision is to create a calm, welcoming environment where precision, experience, and innovation come together. With a deep passion for enhancing her clients' natural features, she aims to boost confidence through the art of medical tattooing.
In addition to her tattooing expertise, Shelby has completed over 20 professional development courses, including the Certificate in TAE40122, which qualifies her as a trainer and assessor.
She has spent the past two years developing the most advanced Areola and Medical Tattooing courses in Australia.
